A multi-functional multi-channel filling and molding system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of multi-functional multi-channel filling forming system, it includes filling machine, material distributing conveying pipe and homogenization flow divider;Filling machine has filling machine hopper, and the discharge port of filling machine hopper is set connection conveying pipe;Material distributing conveying pipe is connected with the connection conveying pipe;Homogenization flow divider is connected with the material distributing conveying pipe.The homogenization flow divider is controlled by subpackaging controller.Push control is realized by the homogenization flow divider, and the accurate material distribution of material is realized, so that the purpose of one-time rapid subpackaging into multiple pipelines for material output is realized, and the problem that related equipment in the prior art is not good when realizing the extrusion of multiple materials simultaneously is overcome.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a food processing equipment, specifically to a multi-channel material extrusion technology. Background Technology

[0002] The output speed and shape density of meatball forming machines on the market are unstable. For example, with multi-head output, the varying feeding pressure at each head can easily lead to inconsistent spherical meatball shapes and densities, resulting in material waste. Furthermore, their functionality is limited, mostly restricting to one type of material, primarily processing meat and seafood, especially minced meat (because minced meat has stronger binding properties). They cannot reliably form slightly larger granular materials (granular materials do not easily bind together, and even if their properties are modified to increase adhesion, inconsistent material density makes them difficult to form). Some machines are only suitable for dry materials or only for free-flowing paste-like materials. They have high requirements for material condition. If two types of materials need to be wrapped together for a filling while maintaining multi-head production, the difficulty is relatively high. Most meatball forming machines on the market only have the function of producing spherical meatballs, and to ensure the smoothness of the spherical shape, an additional tumbling process is required. The production process cannot guarantee a high yield rate, resulting in waste of raw materials. Almost no equipment can process multiple shapes. Most existing equipment on the market is single-headed, with low production efficiency, and cannot meet the requirements of large-scale, high-speed, and stable production. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and thus provide a technology for achieving precise material distribution and extrusion of materials through multiple channels.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system, characterized in that it includes: A filling machine, which has a filling machine hopper, and the discharge port of the filling machine hopper is equipped with a connecting conveying pipe; The material distribution conveying pipe is connected to the connecting conveying pipe; A homogenizer is connected to the material distribution and conveying pipe, and the homogenizer is controlled by a controller.

[0005] Preferably, the filling machine hopper has a spiral auger structure.

[0006] Preferably, the forming controller is located downstream of the homogenizer and is used to form products of a specific shape; the forming controller has a discharge port and multiple sets of perforated blades, which form different combinations at the discharge port to form extruded materials of different shapes.

[0007] Preferably, the material extruded by the multiple sets of perforated blades is in the form of a sphere, a multi-segmented gourd shape, a cylinder, a cone shape, or a corrugated cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, a conveyor is provided on the downstream side of the molding controller.

[0009] Preferably, the conveyor has a flattening device above it.

[0010] Preferably, an embossing device is provided on the downstream side of the flattening device.

[0011] Preferably, the filling machine is a wrapping material filling machine, and a core material filling machine is independently provided on one side of the filling machine. The filling machine and the core material filling machine are used together to achieve sandwich product production. The core material filling machine is connected in sequence to a conveying pipe, a homogenizer, and a core material injection pipe; The downstream side of the encapsulation injection tube and the core material injection tube connected to the filling machine are extruded by an extruder to form a sandwich product with encapsulation material.

[0012] Preferably, the homogenizer is connected to the discharge head via a flexible feed pipe; The discharge head moves up and down via a lifting support frame, and the flexible guide tube accommodates the deformation during the lifting and lowering process.

[0013] Preferably, the outlet of the discharge head is a flat elongated opening, a round hole opening, or a beveled round hole opening.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by pushing and controlling the homogenizer, the material is accurately divided, thus achieving the purpose of quickly dispensing the material into multiple pipes for output at one time, overcoming the problem that the existing equipment does not perform well when multiple materials are extruded at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 An overall layout diagram for filling and molding a single material.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing that the processed materials are directly fed into the cooking pot 9.

[0018] Figure 3This diagram illustrates how processed materials can be transported via conveyor belt 10, and how materials can be flattened into a disc shape before being embossed or perforated.

[0019] Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 This is the forming process. (Among them) Figure 4 This describes the process of spinning or cutting using three perforated blades (14-1, 14-2, and 14-3) in conjunction with each other. Figure 4 The rightmost image shows the material feed holes fully closed when the three perforated cutters work together. In this closed state, the material is being cut into its final shape. In the partially closed state, the material is being pinched off. (See image for details.) Figure 5 A sectional view of a three-hole plate cutter 14 cut or trimmed, wherein... Figure 5 The rightmost image shows a schematic diagram of material being cut when the three perforated blades are fully closed. Various shapes can be formed through the combined process of pinching and fully closed cutting. Figure 6 Several shape examples.

[0020] Figure 7 The overall layout diagram for filling and molding two materials is shown. When the two materials are sandwiched together, two vacuum filling machines 1 and core material filling machines 8 are required. The two different materials are accurately and evenly distributed to the core material injection tube 15 and the wrapping injection tube 16 through their respective material passages, and then the materials are combined and extruded.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material extrusion process. The interaction of the three perforated blades is shown in the diagram. Figure 4 .in Figure 4 The rightmost image shows the material feed holes fully closed when the three perforated cutters work together. In this closed state, the shaped material is being cut. In the partially closed state, the material is being pinched off. See... Figure 8 This is a sectional view of a three-hole die 14 cut or trimmed when two materials are used together. Figure 8 The rightmost image shows a schematic diagram of material being cut when the three perforated blades are fully closed. Various shapes can be formed through the combined process of pinching and fully closed cutting. Figure 6 Several shape examples.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing that the processed materials are directly fed into the cooking pot 9.

[0023] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates how processed materials can be transported via conveyor belt 10, and how materials can be flattened into a disc shape before being embossed or perforated.

[0024] Figure 11This diagram illustrates the process of replacing the molding and pinching system with a filling system for small-dose filling.

[0025] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating different shapes of objects that can be extruded.

[0026] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the filling and molding process.

[0027] Figure 14 For different discharge heads. Among them Figure 12 and Figure 13 Different discharge processes require different replaceable discharge heads to complete.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Filling machine; 1-1. Filling machine hopper; 1-2. Spiral auger structure; 2. Conveying pipe; 3. Material distribution conveying pipe; 4. Homogenizer; 5. Controller; 6. Forming pipe; 7. Forming controller; 8. Core material filling machine; 9. Cooking pot; 10. Conveyor; 11. Flattening device; 12. Embossing device; 14. Perforated plate cutter; 15. Core material injection pipe; 16. Encapsulating material injection pipe; 17. Liftable support frame; 18. Flexible guide pipe; 19. Discharge head. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] Example 1: like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a multi-functional multi-channel filling and molding system, which includes a filling machine 1, a connecting conveying pipe 2, a distributing conveying pipe 3, and a homogenizing distributor 4 connected in sequence. The filling machine 1 has a filling machine hopper 1-1, and a connecting conveying pipe 2 is provided at the outlet of the filling machine hopper 1-1; a material distribution conveying pipe 3 is connected to the connecting conveying pipe 2; a homogenizing distributor 4 is connected to the material distribution conveying pipe 3; the homogenizing distributor 4 is controlled by a controller 5.

[0031] For single-material food processing, a filling machine 1 (e.g., an existing vacuum filling machine) is used. After the material enters the filling machine 1, it is pushed into the connecting conveying pipe 2. The material passes through the material distribution conveying pipe 3 and then enters the homogenizer 4 for independent and uniform feeding, so that the material can be extruded evenly and stably through multiple forming pipes 6.

[0032] Example 2: As a preferred embodiment, the filling machine hopper 1-1 has a spiral auger structure 1-2. This allows for better feeding of different dry / wet materials and prevents them from sticking to the inner wall of the hopper. When the spiral auger structure 1-2 rotates, it conveys the material filled in the hopper downwards, and then squeezes the material out to the downstream conveying pipe 2.

[0033] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the molding controller 7 is located on the downstream side and is used to form products of a specific shape. The molding controller 7 has a discharge port and multiple sets of perforated blades 14. The upstream of the discharge port is connected to the molding tube 6. After the material flows out of the molding tube 6, it is cut by the multiple sets of perforated blades 14. The perforated blades 14 form different combinations at the discharge port to form extruded materials of different shapes.

[0034] The material enters the forming and cutting process (controller 5 is a servo motor control system that can precisely control the material flow rate of each entering push structure of the homogenizer 4, ensuring accurate, uniform, and stable feeding). The material entering the forming system is formed into the desired product shape by the forming controller 7. The forming controller 7 controls three or more perforated blades 14 to cooperate and rotate to cut or pinch the circular material (for ease of operation, cleaning, and replacement, three perforated blades are generally used). The three perforated blades 14 are placed adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, and different extrusion intermediate holes are formed according to the degree of staggering or overlapping, thus forming different shapes. The size of the intermediate holes can also be adjusted during the extrusion process, thereby forming extruded materials of different shapes.

[0035] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the material extruded by the multiple sets of perforated blades 14 can be spherical, multi-segmented gourd-shaped, cylindrical, conical, or corrugated cylindrical. The perforated blade 14 can also be a single structure, two sets of structures, or more sets of structures. A drive structure is connected to one side of the perforated blade 14, which drives the perforated blade 14 to move horizontally, such as linearly or rotaryly, thereby achieving the cutting process. The drive structure is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] Combination Figure 3 As shown, a conveyor 10 is provided downstream of the forming controller 7. A flattening device 11 is located above the conveyor 10. An embossing device 12 is provided downstream of the flattening device 11. The conveyor 10 uses an existing conveyor belt to transport the cut and shaped food materials to the downstream process. The material can be flattened by lifting control at the position of the flattening device 11, and the embossing device 12 forms a material with a certain texture on the surface, such as a patterned material.

[0037] By controlling the speed and angle of the material discharge and the rotary cutting of the perforated blade 14, finished products of different shapes can be produced, such as spherical, multi-segmented gourd-shaped, cylindrical, conical, and corrugated cylindrical shapes. The finished materials can be directly transported to frying, freezing, cooking, or direct packaging processes, or they can be directly cooked in the cooking pot 9 without transportation and then subjected to other processing. If patties are required, a flattening device 11 can be added to the rear end of the conveyor 10 forming stage; a flattening belt in the form of a conveyor belt is usually more convenient. An embossing device 12 can also be added to the rear end to perform perforation, embossing, and other treatments on the flattened patties. After processing, the patties can be transported to the required freezing, frying, cooking, or direct packaging processes.

[0038] Example 3: The processing solution for sandwich-structured, two-material food products is as follows: Combination Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the filling machine 1 is a packaging material filling machine, that is, the filling machine 1 is used for conveying the outer layer material; and a core material filling machine 8 is independently set on one side of the filling machine 1, the core material filling machine 8 is used for conveying the inner layer material. The filling machine 1 and the core material filling machine 8 work together to achieve the production of sandwich products; The core material filling machine 8 is connected in sequence to the conveying pipe 2, the homogenizer 4 and the core material injection pipe 15; Combination Figure 8 As shown, the filling machine 1, following the material conveying method of Embodiment 1, outputs material from the homogenizer 4 through the encapsulation injection tube 16. The downstream side of the core material injection tube 15 penetrates into the interior of the encapsulation injection tube 16, and the downstream port of the core material injection tube 15 is located inside the encapsulation injection tube 16. Thus, when the core material injection tube 15 and the encapsulation injection tube 16 are extruded together, a sandwich-shaped encapsulation material is formed. A forming controller 7 is also installed at the outlet of the encapsulation injection tube 16, and the forming controller 7 completes the cutting process.

[0039] When producing sandwich materials with two filling materials, two filling machines are required. Filling machine 1 and core material filling machine 8 perform composite filling to achieve sandwich product production. The two materials enter the homogenizer 4 through the connecting conveyor pipe 2. The core material enters the core material injection pipe 15, and the wrapping material enters the wrapping material injection pipe 16. The two materials are mixed and injected into the mold. Then, the circular material is cut or segmented by the rotating cutter 14. By controlling the speed and angle of material discharge and rotary cutting, different shapes of finished products can be produced, such as spherical, multi-segmented gourd-shaped, cylindrical, conical, corrugated cylindrical, etc.

[0040] Example 4: The homogenizer 4 is connected to the discharge head 19 via the flexible feed pipe 18; The discharge head 19 moves up and down via the lifting support frame 17, and the flexible guide tube 18 accommodates the deformation during the lifting motion. The lifting motion control of the lifting support frame 17 can be achieved by, for example, using a motor structure or a cylinder structure, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The outlet of the discharge head 19 is a flat, elongated opening, a round hole opening, or a beveled round hole opening. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The process of the material extruded from the discharge head 19 onto the conveyor is shown. By selecting different types of discharge heads 19, materials of different shapes can be discharged.

[0042] In this method, cutting off is achieved by controlling the feeding of the extruded material; that is, cutting off is achieved when the feeding stops, otherwise the feeding is continuous.

[0043] For small-dose filling, the front-end cutting and forming system needs to be replaced with a filling system. The filling system is height-adjustable to better adapt to material extrusion. Small-dose filling can be achieved with a single filling machine 1. The filling machine 1 pushes the raw materials (generally sauces such as salad dressing, ketchup, meat sauce, seafood sauce, cream, yogurt, syrup, pudding, etc.) to the conveying pipe 2, then distributes them through the distribution conveying pipe 3 to multiple pipes. The homogenizer 4, controlled by the controller 5, precisely distributes the material to various flexible guide pipes 18, and finally extrudes it through the discharge head 19. The discharge head can have multiple shapes to meet different shape or filling requirements. The entire discharge end is supported by a height-adjustable support frame 17. If height adjustment is required, the flexible guide pipes 18 can accommodate deformation without damaging the structure. For small-dose filling, material cutting can be achieved by stopping the feeding, resulting in multiple repetitive extruded material shapes. Different dispensing heads can be used to fill different types of sauces (such as salad dressing, ketchup, meat sauce, cream, yogurt, syrup, pudding, etc.) or process specific types of materials (such as melt-in-your-mouth snacks, milk sticks, meat sticks, seafood sticks, etc.).

[0044] The homogenizer 4 and controller 5 in this application implement the homogenization and diversion process. The internal structure involved in the homogenization and diversion can specifically adopt the content disclosed in Chinese Invention Patent Application No. 202410706421.X (CN118493931A), that is, operation is performed through the multi-tube uniform extrusion structure, cutting structure, or other related structures described in that patent, thereby forming multiple groups of materials to be extruded separately. Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear illustration and are not intended to limit the implementation. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all embodiments here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-functional, multi-channel filling and molding system, characterized in that, include: A filling machine (1) has a filling machine hopper (1-1) and a connecting conveying pipe (2) is provided at the outlet of the filling machine hopper (1-1). The material distribution conveying pipe (3) is connected to the connecting conveying pipe (2); The homogenizer (4) is connected to the material conveying pipe (3), and the homogenizer (4) is controlled by the controller (5).

2. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filling machine hopper (1-1) has a spiral auger structure (1-2).

3. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A molding controller (7) is located on the downstream side of the homogenizer (4) and is used to form products of a specific shape. The molding controller has a discharge port and multiple sets of perforated blades (14). The perforated blades (14) form different combinations at the discharge port to form extruded materials of different shapes.

4. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material extruded by the multiple sets of perforated blades (14) can be spherical, multi-segmented gourd-shaped, cylindrical, conical, or corrugated cylindrical.

5. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 3, characterized in that, A conveyor (10) is provided on the downstream side of the molding controller.

6. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The conveyor (10) has a flattening device (11) above it.

7. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 6, characterized in that, An embossing device (12) is provided on the downstream side of the flattening device.

8. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filling machine (1) is a wrapping material filling machine, and a core material filling machine (8) is independently set on one side of the filling machine (1). The filling machine (1) and the core material filling machine (8) are combined to achieve sandwich product production. The core material filling machine (8) is connected in sequence to the conveying pipe (2), the homogenizer (4), and the core material injection pipe (15); The downstream side of the filling machine (1) connected to the wrapping material injection pipe (16) and the core material injection pipe (15) is extruded by an extruder to form a sandwich product with wrapping material.

9. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The homogenizer (4) is connected to the discharge head (19) via a flexible feed tube (18); The discharge head (19) moves up and down through the lifting support frame (17), and the flexible guide tube (18) accommodates the deformation of the lifting movement during the lifting activity.

10. The multifunctional multi-channel filling and molding system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outlet of the discharge head (19) is a flat elongated opening, a round hole opening, or a sloping round hole opening.

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